Everton are claimed to be lining up a shock swoop for Arsene Wenger to offer him an immediate return to the Premier League if he is sacked.

Pressure is ramping up on the Arsenal boss after another defeat at the weekend, leaving his side in sixth place in the league despite splashing the cash on the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

'Wenger Out' banners were out in force at the Amex Stadium as the Gunners fell to a 2-1 defeat against Brighton - with Lewis Dunk and Glenn Murray bagging the important goals.

And, the Daily Star claim that, if the Frenchman is shown the door, then Everton could be on hand to offer an instant reprieve.